Operating Guide

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701-049c

704-017

5. Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged,

then pull it briskly.

NOTE:

Grasp the carrying handle firmly to prevent the gener-

ator from falling over when pulling the recoil starter.

7. Push the choke knob back to the original position.

NOTE:

When starting the engine in areas where the ambient

temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the engine automati-

cally operates at the rated r/min (5,000 r/min) for three

minutes to warm up the engine regardless of the econ-

omy control switch position. The economy control unit

operates normally afterwards if the economy control

switch is turned to "I" (ON).

6. After the engine starts, warm up the engine until

the engine does not stop when the choke knob is

returned to the original position.

701-049b

4. Pull the choke knob fully out.

1 Choke knob

NOTE:

The choke is not required to start a warm engine.

Push the choke knob in to the original position.

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